SCAM ALERT
On Friday, October 20, 2017, the Tift County Sheriff’s Office received multiple complaints from citizens in reference to a scam. According to reports, the offender identified himself as Officer Hart from the Tift County Sheriff’s Office and told the victims that a warrant had been issued for their arrest due to missing jury duty. He was able to provide the victims’ names and home addresses. The victims were told that they could get the warrant dismissed by paying a fine over the telephone. In at least one instance the Tift County Sheriff’s Office main number was displayed on the victim’s Caller-ID.
The Tift County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff's will not call to solicit payment of fines or fees over the telephone. We have never conducted business in this manner. If you receive any similar calls in the future and have any questions please hang up and contact the Sheriff’s Office directly.